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VDIS10006 Restoration Interiors 1 Lecture 4:
Design Considerations for a Boutique Hotel Ramona Solomon
There are three important aspects of bou2que hotel design which remain constant. These are: • Style • Prac2cality • A>en2on to detail. Bou2que hotels are all about luxury and individuality. They have an eclec2c style which tells a story of the history of the hotel or owner, and can either be a sanctuary within a densely populated environment or a place of tranquillity located next to a secluded beach. As hotel designers you need to focus on the a>en2on to detail, quality of finishes and eclec2c style to create the individuality of the space. Create in2macy by use of low-‐level ligh2ng, rich coloured fabrics and warm, invi2ng spaces. Outlined in the following slides are a few key considera2ons when it comes to designing a bou2que hotel.
Arrival at the hotel exterior As soon as the guest steps inside they have to know they have 'arrived'. There should be good circula2on leading to a well-‐lit, well designed recep2on desk. This is the heart of the hotel, and it is here where first and last impressions are made. Good ligh2ng is also essen2al in crea2ng the correct ambience. Where possible, to incorporate a sea2ng area within the recep2on lobby -‐ an area which is oKen used as a mee2ng place for fellow guests or friends.
Journey to guestroom This is a very important area to think about as guests usually spend 2me wai2ng here and it can oKen can get over looked from a design point of view. LiK lobbies need to be as spacious as possible. It can be a very well used area of the hotel and it is oKen the transi2on from the recep2on lobby to all the other areas of the hotel. Good signage is essen2al, along with good circula2on leading to other public areas. Great use of floor finish design, ligh2ng and wall treatment are all used to lead the guest through the hotel. Try to incorporate a special piece of artwork or wall finish here and possibly a piece of accent furniture. This could include individual pieces of art or sculptures, or even a special piece of an2que furniture collected by the owner. This area is a showcase and needs to be addressed in that manner.
Corridor design Corridors need to be robust. It is here where luggage and housekeeping trolleys are constantly being pushed up and down giving the walls and carpets a good hammering! Finishes need to be durable e.g. fabric backed wall covering, good quality carpet and so on. It is here where good carpet design is required to break up what is oKen a "long corridor feeling" . Use the design to lead guests to their guestroom doors making the journey as simple and stress free as possible. Good Ligh2ng is paramount. It needs to be low enough to create a comfortable ambience but light enough to be able to take guests to their door.
Guestroom experience Nowadays, guest bedrooms are no longer just a place to rest. They need to be a mul2-‐func2onal space. An area to work, dine, relax and sleep. They don't necessarily require luxurious finishes, but acute a>en2on to detail. No ma>er how well designed the room is, if a guest has a bad night's sleep, it is very unlikely that they will return. A well-‐manufactured, comfortable bed, along with good blackout curtains and temperature control is a must. In the bathroom, guests are almost expec2ng a spa experience within their own bathrooms. Depending on the loca2on and if at all prac2cal, incorporate something which will give a las2ng memory, for example an external shower or a bath with a view.